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[For Seniors] Recommended September Origami to Feel Autumn [Part 2]

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Here are some origami ideas that are perfect for recreation in September.

Let’s try making origami inspired by September events and seasonal foods.

We’ve gathered many origami projects you can display as wreaths or wall hangings—perfect for facility walls or your home.

One of the best things about origami crafts is that you can enjoy making them and also have fun displaying the finished pieces.

What’s more, origami lets you sit, chat, and enjoy creating together.

It also helps promote communication with others.

Please use these ideas as inspiration for creating lovely works.

For Seniors: Recommended Autumn-Themed September Origami, Part 2 (11–20)

bell cricket

A simple way to make a 'suzumushi' (bell cricket)

bell cricket

Let me show you an idea for making a bell cricket using parts.

You’ll use one 15 cm sheet of origami, but first cut it into one half-size sheet and two quarter-size sheets.

Use the half-size sheet to make the wings, and the quarter-size sheets to make the body and legs.

For the wings, fold the paper in half lengthwise to make a long, narrow shape, then fold up both ends slightly outside the center line.

Finally, fold the corners to create rounded edges for the wings, and they’re done.

For the body, do a double “zabuton” fold, then fold each of the four corners slightly inward—done.

For the legs, fold the paper into a square twice, then cut the inner side into a triangle, leaving the outer side in a “∠” (bent) shape.

Assemble these parts into the shape of a bell cricket and glue them together.

Draw a face to finish it cutely!

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In conclusion

It was a piece that evoked the arrival of autumn and captured the feel of September.

We recommend combining the individual origami parts to make a wall decoration or a wreath, whichever you like.

Enjoy spending a wonderful time with seniors through origami.